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This Time

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1/27

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 27Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

 Capo 1 (Original key : Fm6)
e|-----------------Cadd9-----------------------Dsus2-----------------------Em6----------|
B|--------------------3---------------------5----------------------7-------|
G|--------------------0---------------------0----------------------0-------|
D|---------------4-5------------------4-5---------------------4-5----------|
A|--------2-3-2-------3----------2-3-2------5----------2-3-2-------7-------|
E|--0-2-3-----------------0-2-3------------------0-2-3---------------------|
[Intro]
Em C Cadd9
Em C Dsus2
Em C
 Em   Dsus2   Cadd9x4
Cadd9
[Verse 1]
  Em6This time Dsus2I won't show I'm Cadd9vulnerable
  Em6This time Dsus2I won't give in Cadd9first
  Em6This time Dsus2I will hold out Cadd9with my love
  Em6This time Dsus2I will not be Cadd9hurt...Cadd9  
[Hook] 
I'm gonna Csus2love myCself mCsus2ore than aCnyone else I'm Csus2gonna treat me CrightCsus2  C  
I'm gonna Dsus2make you Dsay that you Dsus2love me fDirst, yDsus2ou'll be the Done with  Dsus2most to lDose 
tonCsus2ight...      C          Csus2       C          Csus2       C        Csus2TChis 
Dsus2Time...         D          Dsus2       D          Dsus2       D        Dsus2TDhis... 
[Chorus]
EmTime... I won't let my eDmotions rule my lCife
This timEme... I'm gonna keep my heDart locked safe insCide, this 
 Emtime... I'm gonna Dbe my own best fCriend, this
  Emtime, I'm Dgonna be the Cone...Em  Do  
[Verse 2]
   Em6To win     Dsus2your love     Cadd9your affection
   Dsus4To hide     Csus2My fear   B+5of rejection
This Em6time Dsus2  Cadd9  
This Em6time ...Dsus2  Cadd9  
[Hook] 
I'm gonna Csus2love myCself mCsus2ore than aCnyone else I'm Csus2gonna treat me CrightCsus2  C  
I'm gonna Dsus2make you Dsay that you Dsus2love me fDirst, yDsus2ou'll be the Done the mDsus2ost to loDse 
tonCsus2ight...      C          Csus2       C          Csus2       C        Csus2TChis 
Dsus2Time...         D          Dsus2       D          Dsus2       D        Dsus2TDhis... 
[Chorus]
EmTime... I won't let my eDmotions rule my lCife
This timEme... I'm gonna keep my heDart locked safe insCide, this 
 Emtime... I'm gonna Dbe my own best fCriend, this
  Emtime, I'm Dgonna be the Cone...
[Outro]
Em C Cadd9
Em C Dsus2
Em C Em

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and socially conscious lyrics. Signed to Elektra Records in 1987, she quickly rose to fame with her self-titled debut album. Her music often explores themes of social justice, poverty, and human connection, delivered with a powerful yet understated intensity. "This Time" fits into her world of deeply felt narratives, inviting a reflective and personal engagement with its message.

AI-written from these sources:Tracy Chapman — Wikipedia ↗

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This Time

by Tracy Chapman

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

Dsus2

Em6

Csus2

Dsus4

B+5

Capo 1 (Original key : Fm6)

Cadd9 Dsus2 Em6

e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|--------------------3---------------------5----------------------7-------|

G|--------------------0---------------------0----------------------0-------|

D|---------------4-5------------------4-5---------------------4-5----------|

A|--------2-3-2-------3----------2-3-2------5----------2-3-2-------7-------|

E|--0-2-3-----------------0-2-3------------------0-2-3---------------------|

[Intro]

Em C Cadd9

Em C Dsus2

Em C

Em Dsus2 Cadd9

Cadd9

[Verse 1]

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

This time I won't show I'm vulnerable

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

This time I won't give in first

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

This time I will hold out with my love

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9 Cadd9

This time I will not be hurt...

[Hook]

Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C

I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else I'm gonna treat me right

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

I'm gonna make you say that you love me first, you'll be the one with most to lose

Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C

tonight... This

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

Time... This...

[Chorus]

Em D C

Time... I won't let my emotions rule my life

Em D C

This time... I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside, this

Em D C

time... I'm gonna be my own best friend, this

Em D C Em Do

time, I'm gonna be the one...

[Verse 2]

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

To win your love your affection

Dsus4 Csus2 B+5

To hide My fear of rejection

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

This time

Em6 Dsus2 Cadd9

This time ...

[Hook]

Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C

I'm gonna love myself more than anyone else I'm gonna treat me right

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

I'm gonna make you say that you love me first, you'll be the one the most to lose

Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C Csus2 C

tonight... This

Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D Dsus2 D

Time... This...

[Chorus]

Em D C

Time... I won't let my emotions rule my life

Em D C

This time... I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside, this

Em D C

time... I'm gonna be my own best friend, this

Em D C

time, I'm gonna be the one...

[Outro]

Em C Cadd9

Em C Dsus2

Em C Em

About This Time Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play This Time by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “This Time chords”, “This Time guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman This Time chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy This Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate This Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cadd9, Dsus2, Em6, B, G, D.

FAQ — This Time by Tracy Chapman

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The chords for "This Time" show the original chord names (including Cadd9, Dsus2, Em6, B, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.